FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Parkdale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Parkdale Small Business Loans
Parkdale unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income 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 minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your health of the business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.