FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Henley Brook Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Henley Brook Small Business Loans
Henley Brook 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 is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Henley Brook Business Loans
What is the Larger Henley Brook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.