FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Remuera Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Remuera Small Business Loans
Remuera unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Remuera Business Loans
What is the Larger Remuera Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.