FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Paparangi Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Paparangi Small Business Loans
Paparangi unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Paparangi Business Loans
What is the Larger Paparangi Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 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 on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.