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 between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Holmview Business Loans
What is the Larger Holmview 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 term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your health for your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.