FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hopeland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Hopeland Small Business Loans
Hopeland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Hopeland Business Loans
What is the Larger Hopeland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated 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 business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove 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 all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s 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 may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- 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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve 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 fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply within normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.