FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Patterson Lakes Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Patterson Lakes Small Business Loans
Patterson Lakes unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Patterson Lakes Business Loans
What is the Larger Patterson Lakes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no 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 can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.