FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Haywards Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Haywards Small Business Loans
Haywards unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Haywards Business Loans
What is the Larger Haywards Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails 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 items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance 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 protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.