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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Point England Small Business Loans
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Point England unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Point England Business Loans
What is the Larger Point England Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading 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) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information 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 the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. The experts 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 balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential element 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.