FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Regis Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Regis Park Small Business Loans
Regis Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Regis Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Regis Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more 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 process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the 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 simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance 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 cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company 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 an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.