FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Para Hills West Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Para Hills West Small Business Loans
Para Hills West unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Para Hills West Business Loans
What is the Larger Para Hills West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health for your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of 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 the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.