FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Queens Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Queens Park Small Business Loans
Queens Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Queens Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Queens Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The 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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take 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 in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply in normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is an essential aspect 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 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.