FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Potts Point Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Potts Point Small Business Loans
Potts Point unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Potts Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Potts Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay 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 objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.