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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated 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), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality company time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the health of your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.