FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application within quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the 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 transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your 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. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.