FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hastings Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hastings Small Business Loans
Hastings unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Hastings Business Loans
What is the Larger Hastings Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, 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 accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply within quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.