FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Henderson Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Henderson Small Business Loans
Henderson unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Henderson Business Loans
What is the Larger Henderson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
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 applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the 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. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine your well-being of your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged 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 earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.