FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hunua Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hunua Small Business Loans
Hunua unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Hunua Business Loans
What is the Larger Hunua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$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 bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out 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 can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part 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 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.