FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Penrose Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Penrose Small Business Loans
Penrose unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Penrose Business Loans
What is the Larger Penrose Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated 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 in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials 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 offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard 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 to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.