FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Research Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Research Small Business Loans
Research unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Research Business Loans
What is the Larger Research Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, 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 funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six 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 offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine your health of your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.