FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pennant Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Pennant Hills Small Business Loans
Pennant Hills unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges 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 every company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Pennant Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Pennant Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.