FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ponsonby Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ponsonby Small Business Loans
Ponsonby unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Ponsonby Business Loans
What is the Larger Ponsonby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.