FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Petone Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Petone Small Business Loans
Petone unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment 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 obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.