FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Palmyra Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Palmyra Small Business Loans
Palmyra unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Palmyra Business Loans
What is the Larger Palmyra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business 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 records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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 within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine your well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.