FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Peakhurst Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Peakhurst Heights Small Business Loans
Peakhurst Heights unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Peakhurst Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Peakhurst Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business 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 requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. 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 absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital element 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.