FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Paremata Small Business Loans
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Paremata unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Paremata Business Loans
What is the Larger Paremata Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent 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 operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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 business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 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 advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business hours and allow us to use the 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 an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take 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 choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.