FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Parnell Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Parnell Small Business Loans
Parnell unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Parnell Business Loans
What is the Larger Parnell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine what is the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against 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 financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.