FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The The Patch Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the The Patch Small Business Loans
The Patch unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger The Patch Business Loans
What is the Larger The Patch Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.