FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Vale Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Vale Park Small Business Loans
Vale Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Vale Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Vale Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or 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 funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending 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) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information 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 protect your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.