FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Hawthorn Small Business Loans
Hawthorn unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Hawthorn Business Loans
What is the Larger Hawthorn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health of the business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact 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 of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.