FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Vale Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Vale Park Small Business Loans
Vale Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Vale Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Vale Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your well-being of your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. 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 piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.