FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hataitai Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hataitai Small Business Loans
Hataitai unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Hataitai Business Loans
What is the Larger Hataitai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
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 amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element 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 customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
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 they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.