FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pacific Pines Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Pacific Pines Small Business Loans
Pacific Pines unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Pacific Pines Business Loans
What is the Larger Pacific Pines Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable 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 permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health that is your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying 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 taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.