FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Royal Park Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Royal Park Small Business Loans
Royal Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Royal Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Royal Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay 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 items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$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: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.