FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hammond Park Small Business Loans
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Hammond Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any 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 is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Hammond Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Hammond Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply at normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health of the company and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine your health of your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
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 will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.