FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hillpark Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Hillpark Small Business Loans
Hillpark unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Hillpark Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillpark Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done 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 checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply within normal business timings and you allow us to 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 can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.