FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pauatahanui Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Pauatahanui Small Business Loans
Pauatahanui unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Pauatahanui Business Loans
What is the Larger Pauatahanui 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 to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s 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 are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.