FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hackney Small Business Loans
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Hackney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Hackney Business Loans
What is the Larger Hackney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, 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 reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.