FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Pagewood Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Pagewood Small Business Loans
Pagewood 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 is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided 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 virtually any company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Pagewood Business Loans
What is the Larger Pagewood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few 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 License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining the health of the company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses the assets they have to get the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.