FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Henderson Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Henderson Small Business Loans
Henderson unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Henderson Business Loans
What is the Larger Henderson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra 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 with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.