FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hillbank Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Hillbank Small Business Loans
Hillbank unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Hillbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take 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 the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t 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 includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.