FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Holland Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Holland Park Small Business Loans
Holland Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily 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 any business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the 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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the health of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.