FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Remuera Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Remuera Small Business Loans
Remuera unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Remuera Business Loans
What is the Larger Remuera Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) 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: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus 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 can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the 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 deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.