FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Seven Hills Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Seven Hills Small Business Loans
Seven Hills unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Seven Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Seven Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for 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 easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you 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 in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.