FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Paradise Point Small Business Loans
Let me know 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 and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Paradise Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Paradise Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 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 a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.