FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pendle Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Pendle Hill Small Business Loans
Pendle Hill unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use 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, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Pendle Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Pendle Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if 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 lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.