FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hillpark Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Hillpark Small Business Loans
Hillpark unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Hillpark Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillpark Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have 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 funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for 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 for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.