FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hoppers Crossing Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Hoppers Crossing Small Business Loans
Hoppers Crossing unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging 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 a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Hoppers Crossing Business Loans
What is the Larger Hoppers Crossing Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for 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 simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months 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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no 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 get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral element 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 commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.