FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hampton Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Hampton Park Small Business Loans
Hampton Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Hampton Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Hampton Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% 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 trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health of your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health of your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of 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 company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold 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 company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.