FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Prahan Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Prahan Small Business Loans
Prahan unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 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 an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Prahan Business Loans
What is the Larger Prahan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision 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 well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply at quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up 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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.