FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Palm Beach Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Palm Beach Small Business Loans
Palm Beach unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Palm Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Palm Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking 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 look at a variety of variables for determining the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get an business 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 require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.