FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hazelmere Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Hazelmere Small Business Loans
Hazelmere unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Hazelmere Business Loans
What is the Larger Hazelmere 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 fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with 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: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.