FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Peron Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Peron Small Business Loans
Peron unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Peron Business Loans
What is the Larger Peron Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.