FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Henley Brook Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Henley Brook Small Business Loans
Henley Brook unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Henley Brook Business Loans
What is the Larger Henley Brook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must 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 prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the health for your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting 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 can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us 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 advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.