FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ponsonby Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Ponsonby Small Business Loans
Ponsonby unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Ponsonby Business Loans
What is the Larger Ponsonby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather 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 make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.