FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pahurehure Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Pahurehure Small Business Loans
Pahurehure unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Pahurehure Business Loans
What is the Larger Pahurehure Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.