FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Cecil Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Cecil Hills Small Business Loans
Cecil Hills unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional 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. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Cecil Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Cecil Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced 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 License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.