FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Postans Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Postans Small Business Loans
Postans unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Postans Business Loans
What is the Larger Postans Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is 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 grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, 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 health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of 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 as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.