FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Pakenham Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Pakenham Small Business Loans
Pakenham unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Pakenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Pakenham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% 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 be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply during quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.