FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hillside Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Hillside Small Business Loans
Hillside unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Hillside Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillside Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to 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 prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower 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 gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 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 on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for 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 entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.