FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hendon Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hendon Small Business Loans
Hendon unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds 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 which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Hendon Business Loans
What is the Larger Hendon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 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 loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as 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 requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.