FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Pinehaven Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Pinehaven Small Business Loans
Pinehaven unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Pinehaven Business Loans
What is the Larger Pinehaven Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.