FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pennant Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Pennant Hills Small Business Loans
Pennant Hills unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Pennant Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Pennant Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and 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 charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.