FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Cecil Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Cecil Hills Small Business Loans
Cecil Hills unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 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, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could 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 answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$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: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply in standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.