FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hillman Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Hillman Small Business Loans
Hillman unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Hillman Business Loans
What is the Larger Hillman Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.