FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Holmview Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Holmview Small Business Loans
Holmview unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing 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 all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer 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 makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.