FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Patumahoe Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Patumahoe Small Business Loans
Patumahoe unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Patumahoe Business Loans
What is the Larger Patumahoe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, to purchase new 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with 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 being transparent 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 with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.