FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hacketts Gully Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Hacketts Gully Small Business Loans
Hacketts Gully unsecured loans provides 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 makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Hacketts Gully Business Loans
What is the Larger Hacketts Gully Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee 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 the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.