FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Para Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Para Hills Small Business Loans
Para Hills unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Para Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Para Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make 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 an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a 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 quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine the health for your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.