FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Petersham Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Petersham Small Business Loans
Petersham unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Petersham Business Loans
What is the Larger Petersham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no 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 choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.