FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Patterson Lakes Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Patterson Lakes Small Business Loans
Patterson Lakes unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.