FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hornsby Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Hornsby Small Business Loans
Hornsby unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Hornsby Business Loans
What is the Larger Hornsby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health for your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.