FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Porirua Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Porirua Small Business Loans
Porirua unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Porirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Porirua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth 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 loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential aspect 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.