FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Prahan Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Prahan Small Business Loans
Prahan unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Prahan Business Loans
What is the Larger Prahan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails 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 lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is 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 obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.