FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Peterhead Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Peterhead Small Business Loans
Peterhead unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Peterhead Business Loans
What is the Larger Peterhead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to 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 specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health of your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what 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 for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or 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 proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.