FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Haywards Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Haywards Small Business Loans
Haywards unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your 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 business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Haywards Business Loans
What is the Larger Haywards 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 up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business need, 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality company time and you allow us to make use of 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 provide a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and allow us to utilise 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 an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to 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 the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These 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, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.