FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pinkenba Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Pinkenba Small Business Loans
Pinkenba unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Pinkenba Business Loans
What is the Larger Pinkenba 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are either 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 amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply within standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.