FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Payneham Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Payneham Small Business Loans
Payneham unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Payneham Business Loans
What is the Larger Payneham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion 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 your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in quality business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health of the business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right 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 in 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 is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.