FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Penfield Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Penfield Small Business Loans
Penfield unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application at quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.