FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hillbank Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Hillbank Small Business Loans
Hillbank unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Hillbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with 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 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.