FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Penfield Gardens Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Penfield Gardens Small Business Loans
Penfield Gardens unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Penfield Gardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Penfield Gardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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 be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$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 financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The experts will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.