FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Peakhurst Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Peakhurst Small Business Loans
Peakhurst unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Peakhurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Peakhurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.