FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Petone Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Petone Small Business Loans
Petone unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Petone Business Loans
What is the Larger Petone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.