FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Reynella East Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Reynella East Small Business Loans
Reynella East unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Reynella East Business Loans
What is the Larger Reynella East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent 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 have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.