FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Patumahoe Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Patumahoe Small Business Loans
Patumahoe unsecured loans provides amounts 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 the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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 prove at least 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 simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining the well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine the health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for 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 pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.