FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hawthorn East Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Hawthorn East Small Business Loans
Hawthorn East unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Hawthorn East Business Loans
What is the Larger Hawthorn East 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease 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 made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or 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 based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect 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 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
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 secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.