FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Princes Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Princes Hill Small Business Loans
Princes Hill unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Princes Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Princes Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision 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 health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your health for your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.