FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Paulls Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Paulls Valley Small Business Loans
Paulls Valley unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Paulls Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Paulls Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and 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. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, 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 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining 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 your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.