FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hoppers Crossing Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Hoppers Crossing Small Business Loans
Hoppers Crossing unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Hoppers Crossing Business Loans
What is the Larger Hoppers Crossing Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years 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.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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 business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the health of the company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to 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 in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.