FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Seven Hills Small Business Loans
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Seven Hills unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Seven Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Seven Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the 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 within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial element 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.