FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Pahurehure Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Pahurehure Small Business Loans
Pahurehure unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Pahurehure Business Loans
What is the Larger Pahurehure Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in quality company times and let us use the advanced 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 offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health that is your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be 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 majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.