FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hoxton Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Hoxton Park Small Business Loans
Hoxton Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Hoxton Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Hoxton Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.