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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Parkinson Small Business Loans
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Parkinson unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Parkinson Business Loans
What is the Larger Parkinson Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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 of trading (for you to qualify for 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. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can 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 borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.