FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pinjar Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Pinjar Small Business Loans
Pinjar unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Pinjar Business Loans
What is the Larger Pinjar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health of your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.