FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Point England Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Point England Small Business Loans
Point England unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Point England Business Loans
What is the Larger Point England Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $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.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health that is your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
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 withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.