FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Patumahoe Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Patumahoe Small Business Loans
Patumahoe unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Patumahoe Business Loans
What is the Larger Patumahoe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at quality business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.