FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Porirua Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Porirua Small Business Loans
Porirua unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Porirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Porirua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that 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 records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll 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-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining your well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so 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 pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K 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 the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.