FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Porirua Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Porirua Small Business Loans
Porirua unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Porirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Porirua 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 with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the 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 within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.