FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Holmview Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Holmview Small Business Loans
Holmview unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Holmview Business Loans
What is the Larger Holmview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six 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’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with 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 need:
$100K to $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-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in 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% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.