FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hillsborough Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Hillsborough Small Business Loans
Hillsborough unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Hillsborough Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillsborough Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is 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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets 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 such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.