FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hope Valley Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Hope Valley Small Business Loans
Hope Valley unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Hope Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Hope Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back 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 goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply in normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.