FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Penrose Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Penrose Small Business Loans
Penrose unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Penrose Business Loans
What is the Larger Penrose Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (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 to fund almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval 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 may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s 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 are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your health of your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.