FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Helena Valley Small Business Loans
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Helena Valley unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Helena Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Helena Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure 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 choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
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 secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential 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 customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.