FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Reynella Small Business Loans
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Reynella unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Reynella Business Loans
What is the Larger Reynella Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or 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 proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.