FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Puni Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Puni Small Business Loans
Puni unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Puni Business Loans
What is the Larger Puni Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.