FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hillcrest Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Hillcrest Small Business Loans
Hillcrest unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Hillcrest Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillcrest Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months 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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.