FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pinjar Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Pinjar Small Business Loans
Pinjar unsecured loans provides amounts of 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Pinjar Business Loans
What is the Larger Pinjar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.