FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hataitai Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Hataitai Small Business Loans
Hataitai unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Hataitai Business Loans
What is the Larger Hataitai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based 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 repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated 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 in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining your health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, 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 is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.