FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Plumpton Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Plumpton Small Business Loans
Plumpton unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Plumpton Business Loans
What is the Larger Plumpton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated 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 business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and 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 to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in 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 circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.