FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Park Ridge Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Park Ridge Small Business Loans
Park Ridge unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Park Ridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Park Ridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined 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 company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for 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 quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health of the company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.