FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hillsdale Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Hillsdale Small Business Loans
Hillsdale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be 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 least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application in normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.