FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hillside Small Business Loans
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Hillside unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Hillside Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) 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 approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.