FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the One Tree Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the One Tree Hill Small Business Loans
One Tree Hill unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to 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 the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company 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 of trading (for you to qualify for 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. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $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 as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.