FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Pukekohe Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Pukekohe Small Business Loans
Pukekohe unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Pukekohe Business Loans
What is the Larger Pukekohe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid 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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the health for your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing 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 the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.