FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Penrose Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Penrose Small Business Loans
Penrose unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so 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 from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch 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) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.