FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the One Tree Hill Small Business Loans
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One Tree Hill unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger One Tree Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger One Tree Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of new 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that 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 contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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 transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 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 transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.