FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Henley Beach Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Henley Beach Small Business Loans
Henley Beach unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer 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, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine your health of your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.