FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Porirua Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Porirua Small Business Loans
Porirua unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Porirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Porirua Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business 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) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may 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 particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance 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 provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can 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 uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.