FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Holland Park West Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Holland Park West Small Business Loans
Holland Park West unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Holland Park West Business Loans
What is the Larger Holland Park West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system 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 in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply at normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, 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 is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.