FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Parklea Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Parklea Small Business Loans
Parklea unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it can 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 in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.