FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Valley Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Valley Heights Small Business Loans
Valley Heights unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms 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?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Valley Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Valley Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a 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. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.