FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Palm Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Palm Beach Small Business Loans
Palm Beach unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Palm Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Palm Beach 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health of the company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate 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 an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.