FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hyde Park Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Hyde Park Small Business Loans
Hyde Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Hyde Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Hyde Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that 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 credit in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply in quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link 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 as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 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 with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.