FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Huntfield Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Huntfield Heights Small Business Loans
Huntfield Heights unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Huntfield Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Huntfield Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.