FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Park Holme Small Business Loans
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Park Holme unsecured loans offers 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.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Park Holme Business Loans
What is the Larger Park Holme Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as 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 to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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 the 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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.