FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hazelwood Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Hazelwood Park Small Business Loans
Hazelwood Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Hazelwood Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Hazelwood Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans 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 will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.