FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hamersley Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Hamersley Small Business Loans
Hamersley unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Hamersley Business Loans
What is the Larger Hamersley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.