FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Homebush West Small Business Loans
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Homebush West unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Homebush West Business Loans
What is the Larger Homebush West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be 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 minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250K 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 check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount 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, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.