FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Huntingdale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Huntingdale Small Business Loans
Huntingdale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Huntingdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Huntingdale 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 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing 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 is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure 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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining your health of your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
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 need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.