FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hillcrest Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Hillcrest Small Business Loans
Hillcrest unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Hillcrest Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillcrest Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 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 faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.