FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Holmview Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Holmview Small Business Loans
Holmview unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of the company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.