FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Park Ridge South Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Park Ridge South Small Business Loans
Park Ridge South unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Park Ridge South Business Loans
What is the Larger Park Ridge South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine your health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.