FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Helena Valley Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Helena Valley Small Business Loans
Helena Valley unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Helena Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Helena Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able 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 objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.