FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Pearcedale Small Business Loans
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Pearcedale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Pearcedale Business Loans
What is the Larger Pearcedale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
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 allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within quality company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated 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 of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.