FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hollywell Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Hollywell Small Business Loans
Hollywell unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Hollywell Business Loans
What is the Larger Hollywell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at quality company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.