FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Para Hills Small Business Loans
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Para Hills unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Para Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Para Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate 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 reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll 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 of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.