FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Phillip Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Phillip Bay Small Business Loans
Phillip Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months 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 the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Phillip Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Phillip Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at quality company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take 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 just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.