FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Park Orchards Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Park Orchards Small Business Loans
Park Orchards unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Park Orchards Business Loans
What is the Larger Park Orchards Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is 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 amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the 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. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the 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 absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.