FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hendra Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Hendra Small Business Loans
Hendra unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Hendra Business Loans
What is the Larger Hendra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to make use of 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 offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine what is the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. 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 amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.