FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Henderson Small Business Loans
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Henderson unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Henderson Business Loans
What is the Larger Henderson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements that determine your health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being for your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.