FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Pearsall Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Pearsall Small Business Loans
Pearsall unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Pearsall Business Loans
What is the Larger Pearsall Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated 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 be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.