FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Hawthorn unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Hawthorn Business Loans
What is the Larger Hawthorn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive 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 link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.