FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Petersham Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Petersham Small Business Loans
Petersham unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (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 Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.