FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Porirua Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Porirua Small Business Loans
Porirua unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Porirua Business Loans
What is the Larger Porirua 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 term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision 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 health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals 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 the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.