FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Pinehaven Small Business Loans
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Pinehaven unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so 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 loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to 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 company (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 easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the health of your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs 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 proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.