FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cecil Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Cecil Hills Small Business Loans
Cecil Hills unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
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 qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular 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 an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
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 proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.