FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Parkdale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Parkdale Small Business Loans
Parkdale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Parkdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Parkdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined 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 the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 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 twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit 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 certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining 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 provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.