FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ponsonby Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ponsonby Small Business Loans
Ponsonby unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Ponsonby Business Loans
What is the Larger Ponsonby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the 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.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.