FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pullenvale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Pullenvale Small Business Loans
Pullenvale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Pullenvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Pullenvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.