FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Pukerua Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Pukerua Bay Small Business Loans
Pukerua Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Pukerua Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Pukerua Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.