FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Papakura Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Papakura Small Business Loans
Papakura unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Papakura Business Loans
What is the Larger Papakura Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and let us make use of 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 within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link 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 quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.