FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pukekohe Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Pukekohe Small Business Loans
Pukekohe unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and 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 Pukekohe Business Loans
What is the Larger Pukekohe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.