FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hillbank Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Hillbank Small Business Loans
Hillbank unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Hillbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (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 need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.