FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Payneham South Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Payneham South Small Business Loans
Payneham South unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for 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 fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as 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 secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.