FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Happy Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Happy Valley Small Business Loans
Happy Valley unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Happy Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Happy Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this through 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 specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated 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 prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply within quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess your health that is your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.