FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Henderson Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Henderson Small Business Loans
Henderson unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Henderson Business Loans
What is the Larger Henderson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The 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 in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for 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 for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The 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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.