FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Payneham Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Payneham Small Business Loans
Payneham unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Payneham Business Loans
What is the Larger Payneham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining the health for your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.