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 offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Puni Business Loans
What is the Larger Puni Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business 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 of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.