FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Penrose Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Penrose Small Business Loans
Penrose unsecured loans provides amounts 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 an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Penrose Business Loans
What is the Larger Penrose Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (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 in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 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 sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including 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 transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.