FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Homebush Small Business Loans
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Homebush unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Homebush Business Loans
What is the Larger Homebush Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow 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 accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any 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 request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.