FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Payneham Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Payneham Small Business Loans
Payneham unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Payneham Business Loans
What is the Larger Payneham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay 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 items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
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 own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining the health of your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine the health of the company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.