FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Payneham South Small Business Loans
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Payneham South unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Payneham South Business Loans
What is the Larger Payneham South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined 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 business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.