FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Cecil Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail 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, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Cecil Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Cecil Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, 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 loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six 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 transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.