FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Paradise Point Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Paradise Point Small Business Loans
Paradise Point unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
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 control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Paradise Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Paradise Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for 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 quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine your health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.