FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Para Vista Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Para Vista Small Business Loans
Para Vista unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Para Vista Business Loans
What is the Larger Para Vista Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a 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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with 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 amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, 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?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.