FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Regents Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Regents Park Small Business Loans
Regents Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Regents Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Regents Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned 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 a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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 worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either 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 lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.