FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hornsby Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hornsby Small Business Loans
Hornsby unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Hornsby Business Loans
What is the Larger Hornsby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the 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 credit of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $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 company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information 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. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.