FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Penshurst Small Business Loans
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Penshurst unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Penshurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Penshurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount 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 schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.