FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hampton Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Hampton Park Small Business Loans
Hampton Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Hampton Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Hampton Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply at normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six 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. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine your health of your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this 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 early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.