FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Patumahoe Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Patumahoe Small Business Loans
Patumahoe unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Patumahoe Business Loans
What is the Larger Patumahoe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term 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 determined?
A 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 credit that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the health for your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset 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 own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.