FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Porirua Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Porirua Small Business Loans
Porirua unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Porirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Porirua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
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 be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending 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 company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine your health of your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding 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 without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.