FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Holland Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Holland Park Small Business Loans
Holland Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Holland Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Holland Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.