FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Happy Valley Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Happy Valley Small Business Loans
Happy Valley unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Happy Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Happy Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.