FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Penrith Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Penrith Small Business Loans
Penrith unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Penrith Business Loans
What is the Larger Penrith Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent 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 trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health that is your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
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 deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.