FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hope Island Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hope Island Small Business Loans
Hope Island unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so 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 company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a 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 charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.