FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Peakhurst Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Peakhurst Small Business Loans
Peakhurst unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Peakhurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Peakhurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining the health of the business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.