FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hamilton Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Hamilton Hill Small Business Loans
Hamilton Hill unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into 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 every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Hamilton Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Hamilton Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
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 items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated 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.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of the business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.