FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Palm Beach Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Palm Beach Small Business Loans
Palm Beach unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Palm Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Palm Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply in quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the 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. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being for your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.