FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Pooraka Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Pooraka Small Business Loans
Pooraka unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Pooraka Business Loans
What is the Larger Pooraka Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.