FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Panmure Small Business Loans
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Panmure unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Panmure Business Loans
What is the Larger Panmure Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to 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 usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining the well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.