FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Pagewood Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Pagewood Small Business Loans
Pagewood unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Pagewood Business Loans
What is the Larger Pagewood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.