FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hurstbridge Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Hurstbridge Small Business Loans
Hurstbridge 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 daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Hurstbridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Hurstbridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and 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 require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 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 it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced 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 the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health that is your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.