FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pinehill Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Pinehill Small Business Loans
Pinehill unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Pinehill Business Loans
What is the Larger Pinehill 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 that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.