FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Potts Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Potts Hill Small Business Loans
Potts Hill unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Potts Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Potts Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced 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 a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the health for your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.