FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hillcrest Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Hillcrest Small Business Loans
Hillcrest unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Hillcrest Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillcrest 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply in quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.