FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Piara Waters Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Piara Waters Small Business Loans
Piara Waters unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Piara Waters Business Loans
What is the Larger Piara Waters Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 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 could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.