FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hillsborough Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hillsborough Small Business Loans
Hillsborough unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Hillsborough Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillsborough Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the health that is your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.