FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Pallara Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Pallara Small Business Loans
Pallara unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Pallara Business Loans
What is the Larger Pallara 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 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years 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 funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
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 if you apply during standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding 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 are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.