FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pukerua Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Pukerua Bay Small Business Loans
Pukerua Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Pukerua Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Pukerua Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 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 twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.