FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Regis Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Regis Park Small Business Loans
Regis Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Regis Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Regis Park 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 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 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 questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your health for your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this 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 repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.