FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Half Moon Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Half Moon Bay Small Business Loans
Half Moon Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Half Moon Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Half Moon Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years 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 used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could 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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business hours and let us 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 bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.