FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hacketts Gully Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Hacketts Gully Small Business Loans
Hacketts Gully unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Hacketts Gully Business Loans
What is the Larger Hacketts Gully Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay 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 items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate 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 an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.