FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hunua Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Hunua Small Business Loans
Hunua unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Hunua Business Loans
What is the Larger Hunua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the 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 quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of the company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an 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 company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.