FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Hawthorn unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Hawthorn Business Loans
What is the Larger Hawthorn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in quality business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six 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. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine the health that is your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.