FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pauatahanui Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Pauatahanui Small Business Loans
Pauatahanui unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Pauatahanui Business Loans
What is the Larger Pauatahanui Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I 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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.