FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Point England Small Business Loans
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Point England unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Point England Business Loans
What is the Larger Point England Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run 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 allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 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 not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The 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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have 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 specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the health of your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.