FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Parklea Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Parklea Small Business Loans
Parklea unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Parklea Business Loans
What is the Larger Parklea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After 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 specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure 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 your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.