FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Parafield Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Parafield Small Business Loans
Parafield unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Parafield Business Loans
What is the Larger Parafield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the 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 of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee 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 that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing 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 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.