FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Huntingwood Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Huntingwood Small Business Loans
Huntingwood unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Huntingwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Huntingwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have 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 funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your health for your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.