FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hacketts Gully Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Hacketts Gully Small Business Loans
Hacketts Gully unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Hacketts Gully Business Loans
What is the Larger Hacketts Gully Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.