FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pakuranga Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Pakuranga Heights Small Business Loans
Pakuranga Heights unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Pakuranga Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Pakuranga Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must 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 to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the 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 a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.