FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Holmview Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Holmview Small Business Loans
Holmview unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Holmview Business Loans
What is the Larger Holmview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old 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 used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.