FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Porirua Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Porirua Small Business Loans
Porirua unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Porirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Porirua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 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 circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.