FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Henderson Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Henderson Small Business Loans
Henderson unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About 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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at quality company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining what is the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.