FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hillcrest Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Hillcrest Small Business Loans
Hillcrest unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Hillcrest Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillcrest Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine your well-being for your business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.