FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hemmant Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Hemmant Small Business Loans
Hemmant unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Hemmant Business Loans
What is the Larger Hemmant Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.