FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Parafield Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Parafield Small Business Loans
Parafield unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, 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 size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $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, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors for determining your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.