FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pitt Town Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Pitt Town Small Business Loans
Pitt Town unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Pitt Town Business Loans
What is the Larger Pitt Town Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), 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 need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on 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 such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.