FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Pinkenba Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Pinkenba Small Business Loans
Pinkenba unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Pinkenba Business Loans
What is the Larger Pinkenba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and 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 without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.