FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Papakowhai Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Papakowhai Small Business Loans
Papakowhai unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into 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 reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Papakowhai Business Loans
What is the Larger Papakowhai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple 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 proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, 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 as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply in standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health that is your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
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 amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.