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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Haywards Business Loans
What is the Larger Haywards Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple 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 require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.