FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More 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 between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests 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 registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.