FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ponsonby Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ponsonby Small Business Loans
Ponsonby unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Ponsonby Business Loans
What is the Larger Ponsonby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After 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 circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your health of the company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.