FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Pakuranga Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Pakuranga Heights Small Business Loans
Pakuranga Heights unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Pakuranga Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Pakuranga Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible 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. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll 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 – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your health for your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.