FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pinehill Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Pinehill Small Business Loans
Pinehill unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Pinehill Business Loans
What is the Larger Pinehill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.