FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Payneham Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Payneham Small Business Loans
Payneham unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Payneham Business Loans
What is the Larger Payneham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of 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 business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans experts. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order 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 nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.