FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Hawthorn unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Hawthorn Business Loans
What is the Larger Hawthorn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% 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 with an annual turnover 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.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.