FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Potts Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Potts Hill Small Business Loans
Potts Hill unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Potts Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Potts Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your 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. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application during normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.