FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pinkenba Small Business Loans
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Pinkenba unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Pinkenba Business Loans
What is the Larger Pinkenba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this 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 health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.