FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Haywards Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Haywards Small Business Loans
Haywards unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Haywards Business Loans
What is the Larger Haywards Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve 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. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision 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 offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.