FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Regentville Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Regentville Small Business Loans
Regentville unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Regentville Business Loans
What is the Larger Regentville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.