FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Papakowhai Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Papakowhai Small Business Loans
Papakowhai unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Papakowhai Business Loans
What is the Larger Papakowhai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check 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 health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
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 company is in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential element 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified 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 $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.