FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Piesse Brook Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Piesse Brook Small Business Loans
Piesse Brook unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Piesse Brook Business Loans
What is the Larger Piesse Brook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload 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 submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine your health for your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.