FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Petrie Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Petrie Small Business Loans
Petrie unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Petrie Business Loans
What is the Larger Petrie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to 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 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 simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and 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 banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.