FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hinchinbrook Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Hinchinbrook Small Business Loans
Hinchinbrook unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The 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 qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.