FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pauatahanui Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Pauatahanui Small Business Loans
Pauatahanui unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Pauatahanui Business Loans
What is the Larger Pauatahanui Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the 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 fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $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 bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine your health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are 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 upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.