FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Petone Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Petone Small Business Loans
Petone unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Petone Business Loans
What is the Larger Petone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health of the business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.