FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Postans Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Postans Small Business Loans
Postans unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Postans Business Loans
What is the Larger Postans Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The 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 be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives 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 filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for 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 for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 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 specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health for your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.