FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Porirua Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Porirua Small Business Loans
Porirua unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Porirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Porirua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan 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: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, 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 on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
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 weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.