FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ponsonby Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ponsonby Small Business Loans
Ponsonby unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Ponsonby Business Loans
What is the Larger Ponsonby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$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: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during quality company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored 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 know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share 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 make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.