FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Parnell Small Business Loans
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Parnell 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.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Parnell Business Loans
What is the Larger Parnell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $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 determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor 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 reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at quality business times and let us 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 an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. 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 making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.