FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Pukerua Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Pukerua Bay Small Business Loans
Pukerua Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Pukerua Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Pukerua Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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 can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.