FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Paulls Valley Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Paulls Valley Small Business Loans
Paulls Valley unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based 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 weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Paulls Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Paulls Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply in quality company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.