FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hobsonville Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Hobsonville Small Business Loans
Hobsonville unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Hobsonville Business Loans
What is the Larger Hobsonville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine what is the well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health that is your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.