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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hataitai Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Hataitai Small Business Loans
Hataitai unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Hataitai Business Loans
What is the Larger Hataitai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit 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 company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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 you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (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 also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the 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, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine the health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.