FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pakenham Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Pakenham Small Business Loans
Pakenham unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to this 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 along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Pakenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Pakenham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
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 amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders 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 offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed 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 $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.