FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The One Tree Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know more about One Tree Hill Small Business Loans
One Tree Hill unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and 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 amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, 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 submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you 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 in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.