FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Phillip Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Phillip Bay Small Business Loans
Phillip Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Phillip Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Phillip Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business 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 reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us 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 usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in normal business time 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 statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.