FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pasadena Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Pasadena Small Business Loans
Pasadena unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Pasadena Business Loans
What is the Larger Pasadena Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, 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 can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.