FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hilton Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Hilton Small Business Loans
Hilton unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Hilton Business Loans
What is the Larger Hilton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health of your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.