FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Parnell Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Parnell Small Business Loans
Parnell unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply in quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, 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 punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.