FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Pullenvale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Pullenvale Small Business Loans
Pullenvale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Pullenvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Pullenvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive 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, have a New Zealand business (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 easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply within quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.