FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pahurehure Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Pahurehure Small Business Loans
Pahurehure unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Pahurehure Business Loans
What is the Larger Pahurehure Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit 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 License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank 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 particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. The experts will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee 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 is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), 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.