FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Paulls Valley Small Business Loans
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Paulls Valley unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Paulls Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Paulls Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.