FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Parafield Small Business Loans
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Parafield unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided 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 nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for 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, which is 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 in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 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 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.