FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Parmelia Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Parmelia Small Business Loans
Parmelia unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Parmelia Business Loans
What is the Larger Parmelia 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 with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (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 financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, 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 will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.