FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Palmyra Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Palmyra Small Business Loans
Palmyra unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Palmyra Business Loans
What is the Larger Palmyra Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an 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 trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.