FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Palm Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Palm Beach Small Business Loans
Palm Beach unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available 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 business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
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 you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.