FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information 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 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Holland Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Holland Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information 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 the company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.