FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Royston Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Royston Park Small Business Loans
Royston Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Royston Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Royston 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up 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 contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business timings and let us use 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’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is 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 statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.