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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Park Holme Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Park Holme Small Business Loans
Park Holme unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Park Holme Business Loans
What is the Larger Park Holme Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this 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 in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.