FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Parnell Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Parnell Small Business Loans
Parnell unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Parnell Business Loans
What is the Larger Parnell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment 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 is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.