FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Papatoetoe Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Papatoetoe Small Business Loans
Papatoetoe unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Papatoetoe Business Loans
What is the Larger Papatoetoe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
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 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.