FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Peterhead Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Peterhead Small Business Loans
Peterhead unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Peterhead Business Loans
What is the Larger Peterhead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, 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, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the 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 agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.