FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hillier Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Hillier Small Business Loans
Hillier 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, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Hillier Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillier Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.