FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Regency Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Regency Park Small Business Loans
Regency Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $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 a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Regency Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Regency Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined 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 the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to 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 and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining your well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.