FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Para Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Para Hills Small Business Loans
Para Hills unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Para Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Para Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including company renovations, to purchase 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have 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 easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health of your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.