FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hillsborough Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Hillsborough Small Business Loans
Hillsborough unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Hillsborough Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillsborough Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be 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) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and you allow us to use the 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 offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.