FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Paremata Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Paremata Small Business Loans
Paremata unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Paremata Business Loans
What is the Larger Paremata Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your 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) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.