FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Penrith Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Penrith Small Business Loans
Penrith unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Penrith Business Loans
What is the Larger Penrith Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been 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) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for 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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 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 deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
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 the business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can 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 makes use of the assets they have 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 asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.