FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Plenty Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Plenty Small Business Loans
Plenty unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Plenty Business Loans
What is the Larger Plenty Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your health for your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.