FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Putney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Putney Small Business Loans
Putney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Putney Business Loans
What is the Larger Putney 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 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine your health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.