FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Pendle Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Pendle Hill Small Business Loans
Pendle Hill unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Pendle Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Pendle Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 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 Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the 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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining the health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus 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 offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.