FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Happy Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Happy Valley Small Business Loans
Happy Valley unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day 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. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Happy Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Happy Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent 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 at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your health of 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 the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.