FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Penrose Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Penrose Small Business Loans
Penrose unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Penrose Business Loans
What is the Larger Penrose Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against 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 an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.