FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Plimmerton Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Plimmerton Small Business Loans
Plimmerton unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Plimmerton Business Loans
What is the Larger Plimmerton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, 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 accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
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 daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.