FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Half Moon Bay Small Business Loans
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Half Moon Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Half Moon Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Half Moon Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s 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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health of the business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised 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 you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long 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 any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral 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 clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.