FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Research Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Research Small Business Loans
Research unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Research Business Loans
What is the Larger Research Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled 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 determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as 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 access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
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 make your application in quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.