FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hilton Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Hilton Small Business Loans
Hilton unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Hilton Business Loans
What is the Larger Hilton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 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 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine your health of the business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital 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 secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.