FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pinehaven Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Pinehaven Small Business Loans
Pinehaven unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Pinehaven Business Loans
What is the Larger Pinehaven Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which 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, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing 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 a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ 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 can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.