FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Pakenham Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Pakenham Small Business Loans
Pakenham unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Pakenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Pakenham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply within quality company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They 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 amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.