FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Research Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Research Small Business Loans
Research unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Research Business Loans
What is the Larger Research Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing as 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 who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on 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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.