FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Remuera Small Business Loans
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Remuera unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the 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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.