FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pymble Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Pymble Small Business Loans
Pymble unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Pymble Business Loans
What is the Larger Pymble Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may 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 will consider a number of aspects that determine your health of the business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.