FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hopeland Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Hopeland Small Business Loans
Hopeland unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees 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?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Hopeland Business Loans
What is the Larger Hopeland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification 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 checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining your health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with details for 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 the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.