FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hillier Small Business Loans
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Hillier unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Hillier Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillier Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining the health for your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending experts. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.