FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Phillip Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of 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. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is 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.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$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 for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.