FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Pukerua Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Pukerua Bay Small Business Loans
Pukerua Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Pukerua Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Pukerua Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.