FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Huntleys Cove Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Huntleys Cove Small Business Loans
Huntleys Cove unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Huntleys Cove Business Loans
What is the Larger Huntleys Cove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for 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 link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.