FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hendra Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Hendra Small Business Loans
Hendra unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Hendra Business Loans
What is the Larger Hendra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company 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, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment 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 requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s 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 cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.