FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Regents Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Regents Park Small Business Loans
Regents Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Regents Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Regents Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 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.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you 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 the business owner uses the assets they have to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.