FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Henderson Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Henderson Small Business Loans
Henderson unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Henderson Business Loans
What is the Larger Henderson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
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 allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at quality business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.