FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the One Tree Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know about the One Tree Hill Small Business Loans
One Tree Hill unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger One Tree Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger One Tree Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your company must belong to 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 prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being 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 that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine your health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.