FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Petrie Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Petrie Small Business Loans
Petrie unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Petrie Business Loans
What is the Larger Petrie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own 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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 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, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine your health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.