FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Palmyra Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Palmyra Small Business Loans
Palmyra unsecured loans provides 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 the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Palmyra Business Loans
What is the Larger Palmyra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
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 gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is 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 receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit 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, provided you apply at standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health that is your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard 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 make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.