FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The The Ponds Small Business Loans
Let me know about the The Ponds Small Business Loans
The Ponds unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger The Ponds Business Loans
What is the Larger The Ponds Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old 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.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
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 the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us utilise the 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 the decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining your health of the business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health of the business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.