FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Priestdale Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Priestdale Small Business Loans
Priestdale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Priestdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Priestdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been 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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s 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. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest 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 make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.