FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Parramatta Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Parramatta Small Business Loans
Parramatta unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Parramatta Business Loans
What is the Larger Parramatta Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay 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 gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and 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 and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.