FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Parkvale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Parkvale Small Business Loans
Parkvale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Parkvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Parkvale 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 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails 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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the health for your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up 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 amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.