FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Henley Brook Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Henley Brook Small Business Loans
Henley Brook unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Henley Brook Business Loans
What is the Larger Henley Brook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply in quality business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us 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 often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.