FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Queens Park Small Business Loans
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Queens Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Queens Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Queens Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
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 cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.