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 offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Hillcrest Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillcrest Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (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 easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during quality company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link 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 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait 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 in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being of the business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.