FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Henley Beach Small Business Loans
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Henley Beach unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Henley Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Henley Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, 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, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.