FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Herdsman Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Herdsman Small Business Loans
Herdsman unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Herdsman Business Loans
What is the Larger Herdsman Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.