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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Porirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Porirua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health of your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost 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 cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.