FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hope Island Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Hope Island Small Business Loans
Hope Island unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business 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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply in standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of 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. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.