FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Panmure Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Panmure Small Business Loans
Panmure unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Panmure Business Loans
What is the Larger Panmure Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.