FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Pahurehure Small Business Loans
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Pahurehure unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Pahurehure Business Loans
What is the Larger Pahurehure Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee 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 responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a 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 may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part 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 sensitive, personal 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 use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.