FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Putney Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Putney Small Business Loans
Putney unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Putney Business Loans
What is the Larger Putney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing 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 an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply in quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.