FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Plimmerton Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Plimmerton Small Business Loans
Plimmerton unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, 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 Plimmerton Business Loans
What is the Larger Plimmerton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply within standard company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.