FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Paremata Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Paremata Small Business Loans
Paremata unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Paremata Business Loans
What is the Larger Paremata Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.