FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hope Island Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hope Island Small Business Loans
Hope Island unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Hope Island Business Loans
What is the Larger Hope Island 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 for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new 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 requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within quality company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.