FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Portsea Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Portsea Small Business Loans
Portsea unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Portsea Business Loans
What is the Larger Portsea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine what is the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.