FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Hope Valley Small Business Loans
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Hope Valley unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Hope Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Hope Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be 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) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, 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 usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine your well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.