FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Petone Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Petone Small Business Loans
Petone unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Petone Business Loans
What is the Larger Petone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.