FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Papakowhai Small Business Loans
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Papakowhai unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Papakowhai Business Loans
What is the Larger Papakowhai Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable 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 grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.