FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hunua Small Business Loans
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Hunua unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Hunua Business Loans
What is the Larger Hunua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply in quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply at normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.