FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hataitai Small Business Loans
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Hataitai unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily 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 company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Hataitai Business Loans
What is the Larger Hataitai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once 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 specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.