FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ponsonby Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Ponsonby Small Business Loans
Ponsonby unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Ponsonby Business Loans
What is the Larger Ponsonby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business 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 banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health of your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, 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?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.