FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Papakura Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Papakura Small Business Loans
Papakura unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Papakura Business Loans
What is the Larger Papakura Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business 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 business operates in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated 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 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.