FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Huntingwood Small Business Loans
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Huntingwood unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Huntingwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Huntingwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants 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 against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
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 with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.