FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Seven Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Seven Hills Small Business Loans
Seven 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 that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Seven Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Seven Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.