FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Paradise Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Paradise Small Business Loans
Paradise unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Paradise Business Loans
What is the Larger Paradise 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 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
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 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running and how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral 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 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.