FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hamersley Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Hamersley Small Business Loans
Hamersley unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Hamersley Business Loans
What is the Larger Hamersley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in quality company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes 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 specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine your health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.