FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hammond Park Small Business Loans
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Hammond Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to 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 available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Hammond Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Hammond Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support 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, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been 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) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (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 need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.