FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Renown Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Renown Park Small Business Loans
Renown Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging 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 traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, 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.
Concerning 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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
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 of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 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 reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your 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 agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised 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 due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make 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 includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend 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 a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.