FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hillsdale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Hillsdale Small Business Loans
Hillsdale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Hillsdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillsdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 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 could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the health of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.