FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Paremata Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Paremata Small Business Loans
Paremata unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Paremata Business Loans
What is the Larger Paremata Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register 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 permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid 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: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to 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 or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments 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.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element 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 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.