FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hastings Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Hastings Small Business Loans
Hastings unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Hastings Business Loans
What is the Larger Hastings Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.