FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Parmelia Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Parmelia Small Business Loans
Parmelia unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Parmelia Business Loans
What is the Larger Parmelia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank 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 loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not 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 covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.