FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Parkdale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Parkdale Small Business Loans
Parkdale 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.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Parkdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Parkdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess the health of the company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
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 the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.