FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Plympton Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Plympton Small Business Loans
Plympton unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Plympton Business Loans
What is the Larger Plympton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible 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, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.