FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hillcrest Small Business Loans
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Hillcrest unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Hillcrest Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillcrest Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that 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 assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the health of the business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of the company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.