FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Pascoe Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Pascoe Vale Small Business Loans
Pascoe Vale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Pascoe Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Pascoe Vale 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 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails 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 records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.