FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Pinehaven Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Pinehaven Small Business Loans
Pinehaven unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Pinehaven Business Loans
What is the Larger Pinehaven 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that 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 company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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 of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After 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. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with 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 security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.