FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Peterhead Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Peterhead Small Business Loans
Peterhead unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Peterhead Business Loans
What is the Larger Peterhead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 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 within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.