FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Plympton Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Plympton Small Business Loans
Plympton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 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 company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Plympton Business Loans
What is the Larger Plympton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
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?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.