FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Valley View Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Valley View Small Business Loans
Valley View unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Valley View Business Loans
What is the Larger Valley View 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 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on 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 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and 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 by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated 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), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months 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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $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, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in 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 the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.