FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Renown Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Renown Park Small Business Loans
Renown Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Renown Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Renown Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine what is the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.