FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Royston Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Royston Park Small Business Loans
Royston Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Royston Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Royston Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have 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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, 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 as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess what is the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.