FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Parkvale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Parkvale Small Business Loans
Parkvale unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Parkvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Parkvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the 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. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This 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% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.