FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Renown Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Renown Park Small Business Loans
Renown Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Renown Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Renown Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at 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 bank statements we can offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.