FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hawthorndene Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Hawthorndene Small Business Loans
Hawthorndene unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Hawthorndene Business Loans
What is the Larger Hawthorndene Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes 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 an hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.