FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hemmant Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Hemmant Small Business Loans
Hemmant unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Hemmant Business Loans
What is the Larger Hemmant Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine your health of the business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.