FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hunua Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Hunua Small Business Loans
Hunua 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 are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Hunua Business Loans
What is the Larger Hunua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges 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 you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.