FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Panmure Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Panmure Small Business Loans
Panmure unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, 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 your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About 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 between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available 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 by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess your health of the business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out 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 decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.