FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Reynella Small Business Loans
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Reynella unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Reynella Business Loans
What is the Larger Reynella Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry 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 the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can 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 aspects that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.