FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Haymarket Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Haymarket Small Business Loans
Haymarket unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Haymarket Business Loans
What is the Larger Haymarket Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, 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 used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as 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 can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply in normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the health of your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running and how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.