FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Panmure Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Panmure Small Business Loans
Panmure unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Panmure Business Loans
What is the Larger Panmure Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 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 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a 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, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining your well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.