FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Seven Hills Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Seven Hills Small Business Loans
Seven Hills unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for 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 available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Seven Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Seven Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and 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 credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your 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 agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company 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 specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money 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 in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge 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 protocols to safeguard 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 employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.