FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hillpark Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Hillpark Small Business Loans
Hillpark unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Hillpark Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillpark Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (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 process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months 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 loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.