FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Papatoetoe Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Papatoetoe Small Business Loans
Papatoetoe unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Papatoetoe Business Loans
What is the Larger Papatoetoe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health for your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
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 no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could 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 lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.