FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Valley Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Valley Heights Small Business Loans
Valley Heights unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Valley Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Valley Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the health of the business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.