FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Para Vista Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Para Vista Small Business Loans
Para Vista unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Para Vista Business Loans
What is the Larger Para Vista Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible 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 $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a 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. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.