FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Half Moon Bay Small Business Loans
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Half Moon Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Half Moon Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Half Moon Bay 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 scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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 of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending 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 License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining your health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you 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 the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.