FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Huntingdale Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Huntingdale Small Business Loans
Huntingdale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Huntingdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Huntingdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health of your company and the level of payments 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 do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.