FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hornsby Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Hornsby Heights Small Business Loans
Hornsby Heights unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Hornsby Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Hornsby Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply in standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.