FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hunters Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Hunters Hill Small Business Loans
Hunters Hill unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Hunters Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Hunters Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for 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 of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any 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 are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.