FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hurstville Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Hurstville Small Business Loans
Hurstville unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Hurstville Business Loans
What is the Larger Hurstville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification 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 questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the 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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.