FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Pauatahanui Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Pauatahanui Small Business Loans
Pauatahanui unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Pauatahanui Business Loans
What is the Larger Pauatahanui Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply in quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.