FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Plenty Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Plenty Small Business Loans
Plenty unsecured loans offers 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Plenty Business Loans
What is the Larger Plenty Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The 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 over the age of 18 and have 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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. 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% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.