FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Parkwood Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Parkwood Small Business Loans
Parkwood unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Parkwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Parkwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, 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 transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.