FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Half Moon Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Half Moon Bay Small Business Loans
Half Moon Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Half Moon Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Half Moon Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as 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 in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks 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 finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the health for your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company 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 as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.