FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Huntleys Cove Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Huntleys Cove Small Business Loans
Huntleys Cove unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Huntleys Cove Business Loans
What is the Larger Huntleys Cove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard company timings and let us 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 can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much 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 long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.