FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pukekohe Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Pukekohe Small Business Loans
Pukekohe unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Pukekohe Business Loans
What is the Larger Pukekohe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of the business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated 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, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.