FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hazelwood Park Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Hazelwood Park Small Business Loans
Hazelwood Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Hazelwood Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Hazelwood Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for 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 was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible 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 you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of 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.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed 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 guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.