FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hazelmere Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hazelmere Small Business Loans
Hazelmere unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Hazelmere Business Loans
What is the Larger Hazelmere 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 that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six 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 specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing 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 loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.