FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hurstbridge Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Hurstbridge Small Business Loans
Hurstbridge unsecured loans offers amounts 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 how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Hurstbridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Hurstbridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.