FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hillsdale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Hillsdale Small Business Loans
Hillsdale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to the 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 money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Hillsdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillsdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating 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 a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, 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 often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us 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 all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.