FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Renown Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Renown Park Small Business Loans
Renown Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Renown Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Renown Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs 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 that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $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, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess what is the health for your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess your health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount 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.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.