FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Preston Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Preston Small Business Loans
Preston unsecured loans offers amounts 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 the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, 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 Preston Business Loans
What is the Larger Preston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine your health of the business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine your health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.