FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hillbank Small Business Loans
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Hillbank unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Hillbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business times and you 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 are able to provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional 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 with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance 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 your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and an integral part 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.