FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Petone Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Petone Small Business Loans
Petone unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Petone Business Loans
What is the Larger Petone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for 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 provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.