FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Papakura Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Papakura Small Business Loans
Papakura unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Papakura Business Loans
What is the Larger Papakura Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure 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 operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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 of business (for for the 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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply at quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health for your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.