FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hendra Small Business Loans
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Hendra unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Hendra Business Loans
What is the Larger Hendra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or 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 funding for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information 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 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.