FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Parafield Small Business Loans
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Parafield unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Parafield Business Loans
What is the Larger Parafield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated 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 the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. 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 the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing 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 a business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.