FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The The Ponds Small Business Loans
Let me know more about The Ponds Small Business Loans
The Ponds unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger The Ponds Business Loans
What is the Larger The Ponds Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.