FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Holland Park Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Holland Park Small Business Loans
Holland Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Holland Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Holland Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is 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 company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply in normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and 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 when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.