FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Para Vista Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Para Vista Small Business Loans
Para Vista unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Para Vista Business Loans
What is the Larger Para Vista Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which 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 that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue 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 prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on 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’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $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 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply at standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health that is your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.