FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Seven Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Seven Hills Small Business Loans
Seven Hills unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available 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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six 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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess your health of your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will 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?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs 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 decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.