FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Henderson Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Henderson Small Business Loans
Henderson unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Henderson Business Loans
What is the Larger Henderson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess what is the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with 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 repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.