FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Paremata Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Paremata Small Business Loans
Paremata unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Paremata Business Loans
What is the Larger Paremata 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 fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take 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 the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health for your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or 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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.