FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Point England Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Point England Small Business Loans
Point England unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Point England Business Loans
What is the Larger Point England Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover 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 funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (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 easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.