FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Porirua Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Porirua Small Business Loans
Porirua unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Porirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Porirua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the 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 fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine what is the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess your health for your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
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 do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral part 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.