FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Hamilton Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Hamilton Hill Small Business Loans
Hamilton Hill unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $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 business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Hamilton Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Hamilton Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate 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 all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.