FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Henderson Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Henderson Small Business Loans
Henderson unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Henderson Business Loans
What is the Larger Henderson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your health for your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged 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 early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.