FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Puni Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Puni Small Business Loans
Puni unsecured loans offers 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.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Puni Business Loans
What is the Larger Puni Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks 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 in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply in quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining your health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.