FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hadfield Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Hadfield Small Business Loans
Hadfield unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Hadfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Hadfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). 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 that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once 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 transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.