FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Pacific Pines Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Pacific Pines Small Business Loans
Pacific Pines unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Pacific Pines Business Loans
What is the Larger Pacific Pines Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.