FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hillside Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Hillside Small Business Loans
Hillside unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Hillside Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of 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 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit 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 aspects in order to assess your health of your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health of your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right 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 punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with details for repayment 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 as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards 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 a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.