FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Petrie Terrace Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Petrie Terrace Small Business Loans
Petrie Terrace unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Petrie Terrace Business Loans
What is the Larger Petrie Terrace Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) 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 also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to 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 provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.