FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hornsby Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Hornsby Heights Small Business Loans
Hornsby Heights unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Hornsby Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Hornsby Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you 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 and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.