FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hollywell Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Hollywell Small Business Loans
Hollywell unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Hollywell Business Loans
What is the Larger Hollywell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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 qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can 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 within one hour if you submit your request within normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements 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. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.