FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Huntingdale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Huntingdale Small Business Loans
Huntingdale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Huntingdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Huntingdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
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 have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.