FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hemmant Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hemmant Small Business Loans
Hemmant unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Hemmant Business Loans
What is the Larger Hemmant Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health for your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit 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 company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.