FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Parnell Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Parnell Small Business Loans
Parnell unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Parnell Business Loans
What is the Larger Parnell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit 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 NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.