FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pemulwuy Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Pemulwuy Small Business Loans
Pemulwuy unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Pemulwuy Business Loans
What is the Larger Pemulwuy Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower 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 records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as 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 up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and allow us to make use of 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 the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer 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 the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in 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 loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.