FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hinchinbrook Small Business Loans
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Hinchinbrook unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Hinchinbrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Hinchinbrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application during standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several 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 running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t 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 with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset 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 largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.