FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Randwick Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Randwick Small Business Loans
Randwick unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either 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 to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Randwick Business Loans
What is the Larger Randwick Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old 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 funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes 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 charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your 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 protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking 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)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.