FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Remuera Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Remuera Small Business Loans
Remuera unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and 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 of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s 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 have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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 a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.