FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Holmview Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Holmview Small Business Loans
Holmview unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Holmview Business Loans
What is the Larger Holmview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 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.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
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: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship 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 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.