FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pukekohe Small Business Loans
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Pukekohe unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Pukekohe Business Loans
What is the Larger Pukekohe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing 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 register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$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 for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the health for your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.