FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Porirua Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Porirua Small Business Loans
Porirua unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Porirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Porirua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification 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 well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.