FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hawthorne Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hawthorne Small Business Loans
Hawthorne unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Hawthorne Business Loans
What is the Larger Hawthorne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have 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 specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. The professionals will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.