FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Petrie Terrace Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Petrie Terrace Small Business Loans
Petrie Terrace unsecured loans offers amounts of 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 an traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either 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 every company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Petrie Terrace Business Loans
What is the Larger Petrie Terrace Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be 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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.