FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Helena Valley Small Business Loans
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Helena Valley unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Helena Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Helena Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three 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 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business 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 contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), 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 need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine what is the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.