FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The One Tree Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me about the One Tree Hill Small Business Loans
One Tree Hill unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger One Tree Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger One Tree Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could 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, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost 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 choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.