FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Parkdale Small Business Loans
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Parkdale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Parkdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Parkdale 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 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine the health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.