FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hilton Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Hilton Small Business Loans
Hilton unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Hilton Business Loans
What is the Larger Hilton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply within normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on 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 setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.