FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Queens Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Queens Park Small Business Loans
Queens Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank 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 offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost 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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.