FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Petersham Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Petersham Small Business Loans
Petersham unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Petersham Business Loans
What is the Larger Petersham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply within quality business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health of your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.