FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pooraka Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Pooraka Small Business Loans
Pooraka unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company 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. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Pooraka Business Loans
What is the Larger Pooraka Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term 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 which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for 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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.