FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pinehaven Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Pinehaven Small Business Loans
Pinehaven unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Pinehaven Business Loans
What is the Larger Pinehaven Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage 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, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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 trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.