FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Portsea Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Portsea Small Business Loans
Portsea unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Portsea Business Loans
What is the Larger Portsea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to 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 company (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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining the well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health for your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.