FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hillsdale Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Hillsdale Small Business Loans
Hillsdale unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Hillsdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillsdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable 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 objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.