FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hataitai Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Hataitai Small Business Loans
Hataitai unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Hataitai Business Loans
What is the Larger Hataitai 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 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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 process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 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 can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. 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% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.