FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hawthorn East Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Hawthorn East Small Business Loans
Hawthorn East unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Hawthorn East Business Loans
What is the Larger Hawthorn East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could 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 health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess your health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health for your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (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 with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent 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 in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These 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, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.