FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Peakhurst Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Peakhurst Heights Small Business Loans
Peakhurst Heights unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Peakhurst Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Peakhurst Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with 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 with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with 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 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The 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 could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.