FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Palm Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Palm Beach Small Business Loans
Palm Beach unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business 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 Palm Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Palm Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (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 company loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being for your company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.