FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pagewood Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Pagewood Small Business Loans
Pagewood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Pagewood Business Loans
What is the Larger Pagewood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated 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 business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.