FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Parnell Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Parnell Small Business Loans
Parnell unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Parnell Business Loans
What is the Larger Parnell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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 be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated 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 grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements for determining your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated 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, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.