FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pennington Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Pennington Small Business Loans
Pennington unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging 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 a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Pennington Business Loans
What is the Larger Pennington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company 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 records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health for your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
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 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified 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 the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.