FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Porirua Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Porirua Small Business Loans
Porirua unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Porirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Porirua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a 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 simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can 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 vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.