FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Herdsman Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Herdsman Small Business Loans
Herdsman unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Herdsman Business Loans
What is the Larger Herdsman 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 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 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 offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 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 quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.