FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pahurehure Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Pahurehure Small Business Loans
Pahurehure unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Pahurehure Business Loans
What is the Larger Pahurehure Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease 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 a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.