FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Penfield Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Penfield Small Business Loans
Penfield unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan 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 weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Penfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Penfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is 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 in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (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 statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality 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 banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with 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 the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.