FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Park Orchards Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Park Orchards Small Business Loans
Park Orchards 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 that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Park Orchards Business Loans
What is the Larger Park Orchards Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower 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 records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives 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 offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (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 application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$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 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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 it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.