FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Regis Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Regis Park Small Business Loans
Regis Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Regis Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Regis Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
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 for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.