FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pinjar Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Pinjar Small Business Loans
Pinjar unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Pinjar Business Loans
What is the Larger Pinjar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $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 summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take 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 at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.