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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pendle Hill Small Business Loans
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Pendle Hill unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Pendle Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Pendle Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and 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 or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business 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 no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.