FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hampton Small Business Loans
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Hampton unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 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?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Hampton Business Loans
What is the Larger Hampton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the 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 or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 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 and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for 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 can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, 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 take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this 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 pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.