FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Petrie Terrace Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Petrie Terrace Small Business Loans
Petrie Terrace unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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 fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to 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 up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional 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 any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.