FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hinchinbrook Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hinchinbrook Small Business Loans
Hinchinbrook unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Hinchinbrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Hinchinbrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new 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 requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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 fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine what is the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.