FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Palm Beach Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Palm Beach Small Business Loans
Palm Beach unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms 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 traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Palm Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Palm Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important 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 credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the 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. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health for your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They 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 and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.