FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Hope Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Hope Valley Small Business Loans
Hope Valley unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About 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 range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account 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 usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine your well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health of the company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.