FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Royal Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Royal Park Small Business Loans
Royal Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Royal Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Royal Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that 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 the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining your health of your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been running as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.