FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hataitai Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Hataitai Small Business Loans
Hataitai unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Hataitai Business Loans
What is the Larger Hataitai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range 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 your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.