FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Puni Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Puni Small Business Loans
Puni unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Puni Business Loans
What is the Larger Puni Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for 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 with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health for your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any 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 can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.