FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Plympton Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Plympton Small Business Loans
Plympton unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Plympton Business Loans
What is the Larger Plympton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health that is your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of 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 loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.