FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Haywards Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Haywards Small Business Loans
Haywards unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Haywards Business Loans
What is the Larger Haywards Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.