FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pascoe Vale South Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Pascoe Vale South Small Business Loans
Pascoe Vale South unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Pascoe Vale South Business Loans
What is the Larger Pascoe Vale South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.