FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pukekohe Small Business Loans
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Pukekohe unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Pukekohe Business Loans
What is the Larger Pukekohe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It 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 you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the health for your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 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 repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.