FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Panmure Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Panmure Small Business Loans
Panmure unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Panmure Business Loans
What is the Larger Panmure Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on 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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible 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 six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little 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 particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business 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. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.