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 between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for 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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the 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 statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, 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 make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.