FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pinehill Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Pinehill Small Business Loans
Pinehill unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Pinehill Business Loans
What is the Larger Pinehill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on 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 may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be 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 and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.