FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Panmure Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Panmure Small Business Loans
Panmure unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Panmure Business Loans
What is the Larger Panmure Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
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?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s 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 terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from 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 to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine the health of the business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.