FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Petrie Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Petrie Small Business Loans
Petrie unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Petrie Business Loans
What is the Larger Petrie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as 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 provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.