FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hillside Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Hillside Small Business Loans
Hillside unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Hillside Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 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 quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.