FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Pinkenba Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Pinkenba Small Business Loans
Pinkenba unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Pinkenba Business Loans
What is the Larger Pinkenba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of 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 requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.