FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hendra Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hendra Small Business Loans
Hendra unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Hendra Business Loans
What is the Larger Hendra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The 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 be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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 simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no 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 with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.