FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Porirua Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Porirua Small Business Loans
Porirua unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Porirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Porirua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable 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 items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$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: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you 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 in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
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 company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.