FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Holsworthy Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Holsworthy Small Business Loans
Holsworthy unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Holsworthy Business Loans
What is the Larger Holsworthy Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (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 a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.