FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hunua Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Hunua Small Business Loans
Hunua unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Hunua Business Loans
What is the Larger Hunua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you 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 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.