FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Huntingdale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Huntingdale Small Business Loans
Huntingdale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Huntingdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Huntingdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 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 I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the 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. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can 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 elements that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.