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.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Porirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Porirua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 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 may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific 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 repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and 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?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by 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 need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.