FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hope Valley Small Business Loans
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Hope Valley unsecured loans provides amounts of 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.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Hope Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Hope Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the 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. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer 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 a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore 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 am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not 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 setting up and managing 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 loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial 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 secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.