FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Paradise Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Paradise Small Business Loans
Paradise unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Paradise Business Loans
What is the Larger Paradise Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks 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 well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $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: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you 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 up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the health of your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health of your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for 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 may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.