FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Payneham South Small Business Loans
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Payneham South unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Payneham South Business Loans
What is the Larger Payneham South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements 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 reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with 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 earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.