FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hunua Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hunua Small Business Loans
Hunua unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Hunua Business Loans
What is the Larger Hunua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get 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 turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly 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 offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.