FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Patumahoe Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Patumahoe Small Business Loans
Patumahoe unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Patumahoe Business Loans
What is the Larger Patumahoe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the health of your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. 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 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.