FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Huntingwood Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Huntingwood Small Business Loans
Huntingwood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Huntingwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Huntingwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for 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 for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business 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 records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining your health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance 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?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.