FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hillsborough Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Hillsborough Small Business Loans
Hillsborough 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 that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the 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 within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being of the business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.