FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pacific Pines Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Pacific Pines Small Business Loans
Pacific Pines unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own 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 Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply within standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.