FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ponsonby Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ponsonby Small Business Loans
Ponsonby unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the 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 from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The 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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your health of the business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.