FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Point England Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Point England Small Business Loans
Point England unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Point England Business Loans
What is the Larger Point England Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure 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 goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.