FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Penrose Small Business Loans
Tell me more about 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 that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Penrose Business Loans
What is the Larger Penrose Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
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 goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company time and permit us to 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 a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six 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 circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part 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 security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.