FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The The Ponds Small Business Loans
Let me know about the The Ponds Small Business Loans
The Ponds unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger The Ponds Business Loans
What is the Larger The Ponds Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for 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 to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. 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 request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital element 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.