FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Porirua Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Porirua Small Business Loans
Porirua unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Porirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Porirua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application 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 and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.