FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Pauatahanui Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Pauatahanui Small Business Loans
Pauatahanui unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Pauatahanui Business Loans
What is the Larger Pauatahanui Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own 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 Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to use 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 can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.