FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Pinjar Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Pinjar Small Business Loans
Pinjar unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Pinjar Business Loans
What is the Larger Pinjar Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business 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 least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings 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 bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly 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 apply within normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health of the company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront 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 choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.