FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Patumahoe Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Patumahoe Small Business Loans
Patumahoe unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Patumahoe Business Loans
What is the Larger Patumahoe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 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 on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.