FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Papatoetoe Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Papatoetoe Small Business Loans
Papatoetoe unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Papatoetoe Business Loans
What is the Larger Papatoetoe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health of the business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up 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% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss 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 protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.