FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Peppermint Grove Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Peppermint Grove Small Business Loans
Peppermint Grove unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Peppermint Grove Business Loans
What is the Larger Peppermint Grove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, 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 access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing 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 registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business lending experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.