FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pymble Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Pymble Small Business Loans
Pymble unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Pymble Business Loans
What is the Larger Pymble Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with 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, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the health of your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A 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 costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and 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 general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.