FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pukekohe Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Pukekohe Small Business Loans
Pukekohe unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Pukekohe Business Loans
What is the Larger Pukekohe 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
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?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help 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 based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.