FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hectorville Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Hectorville Small Business Loans
Hectorville unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Hectorville Business Loans
What is the Larger Hectorville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (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 larger company loan can be used for almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The 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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 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 circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.