FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Royal Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Royal Park Small Business Loans
Royal Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Royal Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Royal Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
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 have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $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 such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your health of your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.