FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Preston Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Preston Small Business Loans
Preston unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Preston Business Loans
What is the Larger Preston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be 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.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply at normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure 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 is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.