FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Papakowhai Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Papakowhai Small Business Loans
Papakowhai unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Papakowhai Business Loans
What is the Larger Papakowhai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible 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 contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.