FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Park Ridge Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Park Ridge Small Business Loans
Park Ridge unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Park Ridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Park Ridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.