FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Henderson Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Henderson Small Business Loans
Henderson unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Henderson Business Loans
What is the Larger Henderson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own 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 nearly any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine your health for your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.