FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Porirua Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Porirua Small Business Loans
Porirua unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and 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 of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company 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 statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans professionals. We will offer you with the details of your 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 early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.