FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Henderson Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Henderson Small Business Loans
Henderson unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Henderson Business Loans
What is the Larger Henderson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine the health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.