FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Paradise Point Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Paradise Point Small Business Loans
Paradise Point unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Paradise Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Paradise Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.