FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pauatahanui Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Pauatahanui Small Business Loans
Pauatahanui unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Pauatahanui Business Loans
What is the Larger Pauatahanui Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property 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 the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health that is your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan experts. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.