FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hope Island Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Hope Island Small Business Loans
Hope Island unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.