FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Herne Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Herne Hill Small Business Loans
Herne Hill unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Herne Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Herne Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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 simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health for your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the first day. 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 can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element 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 customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.