FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Penshurst Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Penshurst Small Business Loans
Penshurst unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Penshurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Penshurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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 in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.