FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hope Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hope Valley Small Business Loans
Hope Valley unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within quality business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the 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 agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect 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 protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.