FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Pukerua Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Pukerua Bay Small Business Loans
Pukerua Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Pukerua Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Pukerua Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated 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 amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.