FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hunua Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Hunua Small Business Loans
Hunua unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Hunua Business Loans
What is the Larger Hunua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive 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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health of your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of 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 amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.