FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Portsea Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Portsea Small Business Loans
Portsea unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Portsea Business Loans
What is the Larger Portsea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and 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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.