FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Penrose Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Penrose Small Business Loans
Penrose unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as 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 of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.