FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Humbug Scrub Small Business Loans
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Humbug Scrub unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Humbug Scrub Business Loans
What is the Larger Humbug Scrub Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.