FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hammond Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Hammond Park Small Business Loans
Hammond Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Hammond Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Hammond Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing 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 registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of the business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.