FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Paulls Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Paulls Valley Small Business Loans
Paulls Valley unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Paulls Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Paulls Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making 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 specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this 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 a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application at standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it can take 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 consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health for your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.