FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pakenham Upper Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Pakenham Upper Small Business Loans
Pakenham Upper unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Pakenham Upper Business Loans
What is the Larger Pakenham Upper Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue 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 large company loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.