FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Pakenham Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Pakenham Small Business Loans
Pakenham unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Pakenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Pakenham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also 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 continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
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 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once 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 circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 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. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised 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 privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.