FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pullenvale Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Pullenvale Small Business Loans
Pullenvale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Pullenvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Pullenvale 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 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess the health of your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. 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 the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t 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 nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.