FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Royal Park Small Business Loans
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Royal Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Royal Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Royal Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of the company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.