FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hendon Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Hendon Small Business Loans
Hendon unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Hendon Business Loans
What is the Larger Hendon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.