FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Holden Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Holden Hill Small Business Loans
Holden Hill unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Holden Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Holden Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for 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 or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining your health of the company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated 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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.