FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hastings Small Business Loans
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Hastings unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Hastings Business Loans
What is the Larger Hastings Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.