FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Panorama Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Panorama Small Business Loans
Panorama unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Panorama Business Loans
What is the Larger Panorama Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion 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, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are 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 registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine the health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of 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?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. The professionals will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly 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)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.