FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Point England Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Point England Small Business Loans
Point England unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront 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 weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Point England Business Loans
What is the Larger Point England Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.