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 of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Parkdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Parkdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.