FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Randwick Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Randwick Park Small Business Loans
Randwick Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Randwick Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Randwick Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining your health for your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.