FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Peakhurst Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Peakhurst Small Business Loans
Peakhurst unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Peakhurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Peakhurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (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 quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.