FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pakuranga Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Pakuranga Small Business Loans
Pakuranga unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Pakuranga Business Loans
What is the Larger Pakuranga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or 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 funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After 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 specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may 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 certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is 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 particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) 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, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.