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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger One Tree Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger One Tree Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled 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 determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After 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 circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could 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 document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in 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% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.