FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pukekohe Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Pukekohe Small Business Loans
Pukekohe unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business 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 funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Pukekohe Business Loans
What is the Larger Pukekohe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one 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’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine your health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your health for your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.