FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Parmelia Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Parmelia Small Business Loans
Parmelia unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to 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 in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Parmelia Business Loans
What is the Larger Parmelia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either 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% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 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 could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.