FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Papakowhai Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Papakowhai Small Business Loans
Papakowhai unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Papakowhai Business Loans
What is the Larger Papakowhai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.