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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Patterson Lakes Small Business Loans
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Patterson Lakes unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Patterson Lakes Business Loans
What is the Larger Patterson Lakes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $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 current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of 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 loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.