FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hazelmere Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Hazelmere Small Business Loans
Hazelmere unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential element 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.