FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Pinehill Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Pinehill Small Business Loans
Pinehill unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Pinehill Business Loans
What is the Larger Pinehill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in 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 specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may 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 lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.