FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pahurehure Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Pahurehure Small Business Loans
Pahurehure 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 the traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Pahurehure Business Loans
What is the Larger Pahurehure Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.