FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hastings Small Business Loans
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Hastings unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Hastings Business Loans
What is the Larger Hastings Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as 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 accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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 quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining the health for your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health that is your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.