FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pendle Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Pendle Hill Small Business Loans
Pendle Hill unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About 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 range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements 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 particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.