FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Parkvale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Parkvale Small Business Loans
Parkvale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.