FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hamilton Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Hamilton Small Business Loans
Hamilton unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Hamilton Business Loans
What is the Larger Hamilton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply at quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the health of the company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.