FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Huntingdale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Huntingdale Small Business Loans
Huntingdale 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 daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Huntingdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Huntingdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront 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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.